German Blue-Chip Index Faces Critical Technical Test

Germany’s premier stock index finds itself at a crucial technical juncture, grappling with sector-specific headwinds while global peers advance. The DAX’s recent weakness has positioned it precariously close to a significant support level, creating tension among market participants.

Market technicians are closely monitoring the 200-day moving average, a critical trend indicator that often determines market sentiment. The index currently hovers just above this level after retreating to 47,209 points. A decisive break below this support could trigger accelerated selling pressure. Compounding concerns, the Relative Strength Index registers at 62.4 points, indicating overbought conditions that may limit additional near-term gains.

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